Webinars & Podcasts

Genetics:

Genetic Counselors and You Webinar
Series

Sponsored by the National Society of Genetic Counselors
(NSGC), the webinars are presented by genetic counselors on a wide
range of topics, such as Cardiovascular
Disease, Direct-to-Consumer Genetic Testing, and Mental
Illness and Genetics.Registration is
Free for all guests.

Genomics for the Generalist

This is a two-part podcast series developed by the Royal
Australian College of Physicians (RACP). It looks at how modern
genomics is changing clinical practice, and how a physician can
hope to keep up with the pace of discovery and technological
development.

Genomic medicine on Big Ideas

How is genomics changing modern medicine? There is a long
way to go, but already it is being used to improve the diagnosis of
rare conditions, to treat some cancers, and in preventative health.
What does the future hold for genomic medicine and how is it
improving healthcare? Are we really on the cusp of a new era of
personalized medicine? A panel of experts talk to Paul Barclay
about the promise and the challenges of genomics in
medicine.

Gene editing on Catalyst

CRISPR is a powerful gene-editing technique that is transforming
the field of genetics. Faster, easier and cheaper than previous
gene modification methods, the dream of treating cancer or curing
hereditary gene diseases is one step closure. However, with the
power to change DNA come ethical implications. CRISPR gives us the
ability to alter the evolution of an entire species. Scientists are
excited but are aware that they need to be careful how they use
this revolutionary gene editing tool.

Advocacy:

Political citizenship of people with intellectual disability
podcast

In episode two of the ASID podcast series we bring you the
highlights of the "Putting rights into practice: Political
citizenship and people with intellectual disability" seminar. The
event was held in November 2016 and was a partnership between ASID,
Inclusion Melbourne and the Living with Disability Research Centre
at LaTrobe University.

Sophia Tipping, Living with Disability Research Centre, Sharon
Kensell, Advocacy for Inclusion, Sue Lang, Victorian Electoral
Commission, Jane Tracy, a parent, Centre for Developmental
Disability Health Victoria at Monash University) along with Daniel
Leighton and Nathan Despott, both of Inclusion Melbourne,
provide summaries of their work and experience around the political
citizenship.

NDIS readiness for advocates

The NDIS is rolling out across Victoria giving thousands
the opportunity to start new plans for the first time while
investigating local support options. Catherine McAlpine, Manager
Disability Loop at AFDO introduced a new 'Tip Sheet' for the
planning process and provided some perspectives on the Local Area
Coordinators and the Service Coordination roles at the
NDIS.